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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H (
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Thanks Lew, my choice would have to be a rescue craft of some sort or Tug helping others.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks for all the encouragement shipmates, I will beat this problem someday.
Luckily my 11 year old grandson is keen, so I will be supervising him mostly. But he's got a steady hand and a good eye for detail so hopefully I will be able live my modelling life again through him.
As for my dead hands, I have 3 prolapsed vertebrae which is compressing my nerves to my lower arms and hands. The surgeon has told me that surgery now would only have about a 10% chance of success, or leave me with permanent paralysis. So I'll have to live with it.
Coping with life is made more difficult as I am the only driver and have to shuttle around my wife and daughter in law who are both disabled and doing daily school runs for the grandchildren.
So now I have shared my woes with you all, please don't offer sympathy, just accept I'm not perfect, but have learnt to accept my life.
Cheers shipmates, regards Colin.
Luckily my 11 year old grandson is keen, so I will be supervising him mostly. But he's got a steady hand and a good eye for detail so hopefully I will be able live my modelling life again through him.
As for my dead hands, I have 3 prolapsed vertebrae which is compressing my nerves to my lower arms and hands. The surgeon has told me that surgery now would only have about a 10% chance of success, or leave me with permanent paralysis. So I'll have to live with it.
Coping with life is made more difficult as I am the only driver and have to shuttle around my wife and daughter in law who are both disabled and doing daily school runs for the grandchildren.
So now I have shared my woes with you all, please don't offer sympathy, just accept I'm not perfect, but have learnt to accept my life.
Cheers shipmates, regards Colin.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Sorry guys, but health problems got in the way again. Getting better slowly but no feeling in both hands makes life quite difficult.
Sold 22 of my fleet on Sunday at the Cwmbran model boat open day and managed to sail 3 of my boats, Caroline, Valiant and my grandson's Witte Zea.
Now have the space to modify my workshop to cope with my health issues.
Will definitely be back modelling as soon as I can.
Cheers Colin.
Sold 22 of my fleet on Sunday at the Cwmbran model boat open day and managed to sail 3 of my boats, Caroline, Valiant and my grandson's Witte Zea.
Now have the space to modify my workshop to cope with my health issues.
Will definitely be back modelling as soon as I can.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks JB food for thought, I have lots of brushed motors, it's just that people keep saying how much better it would be with brushless. My "Caroline" launch runs for up to 6 hours depending on throttle use with a 7ah 12v sla, plus its over 5 feet long.
And can get up on the plane.
Cheers Colin.
PS, sorry for delay, have been to hospital with my wife since Friday evening, so no progress at present.
And can get up on the plane.
Cheers Colin.
PS, sorry for delay, have been to hospital with my wife since Friday evening, so no progress at present.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Chrisfo, good looking model but totally different boat which didn't have the water/foam monitors.
Enjoy your refurb and show us what you can do.
Cheers Colin.
Enjoy your refurb and show us what you can do.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good evening Alessandro, so far all my previous models run brushed motors, apart from 1 which is a job in progress, but temporarily on hold as the motor and esc were given to me by my son just before his death. I will carry on with that one once I can touch his stuff without the painful memories. People keep telling me that brushless are the best for speed models, so as my previous experience is only with vintage brushed models. That's why I have a good stock of lead acid batteries. I can sail most of my boats for 6+ hours without a battery change.
I have brushless in my 3 drones, dji phantom 3 professionals. But as they are already built when purchased my knowledge is blank.
Good night, 5.30am start tomorrow .
Cheers Colin.
I have brushless in my 3 drones, dji phantom 3 professionals. But as they are already built when purchased my knowledge is blank.
Good night, 5.30am start tomorrow .
Cheers Colin.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks Doug, I knew you would sort it.
Caroline sends her best wishes to you, as do I.
Cheers Colin.
Caroline sends her best wishes to you, as do I.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Alessandro good evening,
I am still looking for potential motor esc setups, I want to go brushless, but want to use sla 12v 7ah batteries as I have plenty.
So if anyone has any ideas for what I need then please post the details.
I will also be fitting it with working monitors as on my old 34" model, that's what I've been told to do by Lynk, (my grandson).
As most of you that know me, I have only a little spare time each day since the loss of my son. But I have agreed to try and get it done in time for Lynk's birthday on 9th August.
I already checked my stock and have 2.4ghz 6 channel rc system. All paint, and lacquer, fibreglass tissue and ezekote to cover the hull.
So shopping list is quiet short, thank God as wallet is very depleted.
Cheers Colin.
I am still looking for potential motor esc setups, I want to go brushless, but want to use sla 12v 7ah batteries as I have plenty.
So if anyone has any ideas for what I need then please post the details.
I will also be fitting it with working monitors as on my old 34" model, that's what I've been told to do by Lynk, (my grandson).
As most of you that know me, I have only a little spare time each day since the loss of my son. But I have agreed to try and get it done in time for Lynk's birthday on 9th August.
I already checked my stock and have 2.4ghz 6 channel rc system. All paint, and lacquer, fibreglass tissue and ezekote to cover the hull.
So shopping list is quiet short, thank God as wallet is very depleted.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Now removed that lovely little "Taycol Star" motor (that's one for my vintage collection).
This was never radio controlled, but a free runner with a fixed rudder and just a motor which was set to run forwards only.
Almost all joints need re-glueing as the original glue has given up. Plus all the nail heads are proud of the surface.
Work should start at the weekend if no emergencies happen.
Cheers Colin.
This was never radio controlled, but a free runner with a fixed rudder and just a motor which was set to run forwards only.
Almost all joints need re-glueing as the original glue has given up. Plus all the nail heads are proud of the surface.
Work should start at the weekend if no emergencies happen.
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📝 New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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I have been brought back to life by my grandson's enthusiasm for getting back to model boat sailing.
He was given this dilapidated model by a schoolmates dad. And he wants to sail it during the summer holidays, so no pressure.
It's an old aerokits 48" crash tender from the very early 60's .
I will hopefully be converting it to brushless motor and speed controller, also using 2.4ghz rc system.
So any suggestions for a motor and controller to suit it ( using 12v. 7ah. Sla batteries) would be very much appreciated.
Also if anyone has a copy of the plan I can purchase please contact me.
Also wanted comments and criticism of my methods will be very welcome, and any ideas on methods of restoration are also wanted.
Cheers Colin.
He was given this dilapidated model by a schoolmates dad. And he wants to sail it during the summer holidays, so no pressure.
It's an old aerokits 48" crash tender from the very early 60's .
I will hopefully be converting it to brushless motor and speed controller, also using 2.4ghz rc system.
So any suggestions for a motor and controller to suit it ( using 12v. 7ah. Sla batteries) would be very much appreciated.
Also if anyone has a copy of the plan I can purchase please contact me.
Also wanted comments and criticism of my methods will be very welcome, and any ideas on methods of restoration are also wanted.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks guys, I thought you might have forgotten about me.
I'm going to start a new thread soon about my grandson's boat restoration. Here are the initial pictures as today I brought it home, first impressions are it's not too bad, hull seems quite firm, apart from the transom which is delaminating.
Motor and propshaft rotate but will be changing it for brushless.
Any comments gldlay received, cheers Colin.
I'm going to start a new thread soon about my grandson's boat restoration. Here are the initial pictures as today I brought it home, first impressions are it's not too bad, hull seems quite firm, apart from the transom which is delaminating.
Motor and propshaft rotate but will be changing it for brushless.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Well guys and gals, I'm still here took ages to get back to almost normal, I am still getting used to having permanent pins and needles in both of my lower arms and hands.
I have disposed of all my engineering equipment as I wasn't able to use it anymore.
But was brought back to reality when my grandson asked me if we could get back to modelling, as he'd been given an early aerokits crash tender, 48" version which needs restoration.
I'll post some pictures when I get to see it.
So it looks like I need to get my workshop sorted ready for action.
I hope you will forgive my absence but my head wasn't ready for sensible conversation.
But hopefully I will be able to read and reply to your great posts, and I hope you will be honest and helpful about my restoration work.
One thing I must ask is for recommendation of brushless motor and speed control for this forthcoming project, suitable to use with my preferred 12v sla batteries. I have everything else needed. ( I hope).
Good night and look forward to being back among you all.
Cheers Colin.
I have disposed of all my engineering equipment as I wasn't able to use it anymore.
But was brought back to reality when my grandson asked me if we could get back to modelling, as he'd been given an early aerokits crash tender, 48" version which needs restoration.
I'll post some pictures when I get to see it.
So it looks like I need to get my workshop sorted ready for action.
I hope you will forgive my absence but my head wasn't ready for sensible conversation.
But hopefully I will be able to read and reply to your great posts, and I hope you will be honest and helpful about my restoration work.
One thing I must ask is for recommendation of brushless motor and speed control for this forthcoming project, suitable to use with my preferred 12v sla batteries. I have everything else needed. ( I hope).
Good night and look forward to being back among you all.
Cheers Colin.
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6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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As usual Alessandro you excel. Your miniature workmanship is beautiful to see, and the finished items are a joy to behold.
Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.
Well done shipmate, cheers Colin.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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You guys are simply the best, your warm wishes fill me with joy.
Doctors say I may be allowed to go home tomorrow or sat, if they can break my fever. Can't wait as I have just bought a vw caravelle to allow the family and our boats to travel in style without the need for a trailer. Had a legacy from my mum and another from the wife's aunt. Took ages to find one that suited our needs. The grandchildren have called it the Black Pearl from pirates of the Caribbean. It's pearlescent black and changes colour in the sun.
Cheers Colin
Doctors say I may be allowed to go home tomorrow or sat, if they can break my fever. Can't wait as I have just bought a vw caravelle to allow the family and our boats to travel in style without the need for a trailer. Had a legacy from my mum and another from the wife's aunt. Took ages to find one that suited our needs. The grandchildren have called it the Black Pearl from pirates of the Caribbean. It's pearlescent black and changes colour in the sun.
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📝 I'm still here, I think?
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good morning all, it must be good, as I just woke up in hospital so I am still here.
Doug thanks for the birthday wishes, 76 yesterday, almost my last day as I collapsed while driving home, seems I have a severe respiratory infection to add to the rest of life's woes. So stuck here for a few days.
Back soon doctor wants more blood.
Cheers Colin.
Doug thanks for the birthday wishes, 76 yesterday, almost my last day as I collapsed while driving home, seems I have a severe respiratory infection to add to the rest of life's woes. So stuck here for a few days.
Back soon doctor wants more blood.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 In Memorium - Martin555
9 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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This tribute to Martin has lifted my spirits and makes me want to get back to sharing our hobby.
But may I also add a tribute to Nerys the queen of sailing, I was actually lucky enough to meet this stalwart of sailing and like Martin has left a huge void.
Hoping to be back among you all soon.
Cheers Colin.
But may I also add a tribute to Nerys the queen of sailing, I was actually lucky enough to meet this stalwart of sailing and like Martin has left a huge void.
Hoping to be back among you all soon.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Merry Christmas!
9 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Although this has been a very stressful year for me and my family ( 5 deaths.) 2 in this month alone.
So wishing and hoping for a much better year to come and the merriest of Christmases to all you modellers around the world.
Christmas cheer from Colin and Caroline.
So wishing and hoping for a much better year to come and the merriest of Christmases to all you modellers around the world.
Christmas cheer from Colin and Caroline.
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📝 She said yes.
10 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Congratulations young man!
I hope you have a long and happy life together.
My Caroline and I have been together for 52 years and I wouldn't change a second of it.
Best wishes to you both, Cheers Colin. 👍😍
I hope you have a long and happy life together.
My Caroline and I have been together for 52 years and I wouldn't change a second of it.
Best wishes to you both, Cheers Colin. 👍😍
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📝 Definitive definition of scratch build
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good evening all, we all have an idea of scratch built.
My thoughts are that a scratch built is either from photos or drawings using whatever materials are available to the modeller, be it wood, metal, fibre glass or even papier-mache (of which I have models using all these methods) or combinations of various materials.
But the main distinction is how we perceive the model.
Cheers Colin.
My thoughts are that a scratch built is either from photos or drawings using whatever materials are available to the modeller, be it wood, metal, fibre glass or even papier-mache (of which I have models using all these methods) or combinations of various materials.
But the main distinction is how we perceive the model.
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📝 Modello RC scala 1/60, di piroscafo armato a goletta, liberamente ispirato alle cannoniere classe US
11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Alessandro, yes still here and willing to offer advice or comments.
Times are still difficult for my family, but I feel much better when reading the posts on here.
I would love to get back to my modelling but caring for family comes first.
Cheers Colin.
Times are still difficult for my family, but I feel much better when reading the posts on here.
I would love to get back to my modelling but caring for family comes first.
Cheers Colin.
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11 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Following this blog I feel I must add a comment about the use of oars to turn a boat.
It doesn't matter how many pairs of oars you have, you can always turn the boat without the need for a rudder, by dipping on the side of the turn direction, and continue to row on the opposite side.
Cheers Colin.
It doesn't matter how many pairs of oars you have, you can always turn the boat without the need for a rudder, by dipping on the side of the turn direction, and continue to row on the opposite side.
Cheers Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good morning shipmates, I'm feeling much brighter today as after numerous tests and a full body mri scan I got the results from the hospital. Suspected cancer, now ruled out, symptoms were being caused by stress and that's ongoing.
But they are giving me some relaxation medication and anti stress therapy to help.
So after getting my results yesterday evening I sat and had a quiet drink in the garden contemplating life. Glad I did as this is what I saw.
Cheers Colin.
But they are giving me some relaxation medication and anti stress therapy to help.
So after getting my results yesterday evening I sat and had a quiet drink in the garden contemplating life. Glad I did as this is what I saw.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Another hurricane
12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Stay safe shipmate. Regards Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Lew, stay dry stay safe.
Cheers Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Thanks guys your comments uplift my spirit.
Alessandro the model went to a worthy owner, and he may buy some of my other surplus boats when I can get them sorted out.
Cheers and best wishes to you all Colin.
Alessandro the model went to a worthy owner, and he may buy some of my other surplus boats when I can get them sorted out.
Cheers and best wishes to you all Colin.
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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First model to be disposed of, it's only a static display but eats up space and is hell to clean.
It's off to local auction today along with a load of other not needed stuff, trying to make space as workshop is stuffed with a lot of items from my sons garage which I have to dispose of for his widow and children.
I'm still driving 150+ miles a day on school runs and routine appointments.
Best wishes to everyone and thanks for your kind thoughts and wishes, it helps me get through this tough time.
Cheers Colin. 👍
It's off to local auction today along with a load of other not needed stuff, trying to make space as workshop is stuffed with a lot of items from my sons garage which I have to dispose of for his widow and children.
I'm still driving 150+ miles a day on school runs and routine appointments.
Best wishes to everyone and thanks for your kind thoughts and wishes, it helps me get through this tough time.
Cheers Colin. 👍
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12 months ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Good evening all, sorry I haven't been on for a while.
But as you may remember my life wasn't going to well this year, and just to make it worse my mum passed away earlier this month at the grand old age of 98.
I'm still not getting into the workshop because of my family issues.
While I have been caring for my wife and my family I have realised that I need to slim down my collection as sadly my grandson doesn't have room for all of them when I die.
After discussing this with him we think we will only be able to keep about 20 models.
Which means about 30 to dispose of, no rush I hope to be around for some time yet.
We will choose the ones to keep and then list the ones to dispose of, so if anyone is interested keep watching.
Keep sailing shipmates, don't worry if I'm not around, I am still here watching and occasionally reading.
Cheers Colin.
But as you may remember my life wasn't going to well this year, and just to make it worse my mum passed away earlier this month at the grand old age of 98.
I'm still not getting into the workshop because of my family issues.
While I have been caring for my wife and my family I have realised that I need to slim down my collection as sadly my grandson doesn't have room for all of them when I die.
After discussing this with him we think we will only be able to keep about 20 models.
Which means about 30 to dispose of, no rush I hope to be around for some time yet.
We will choose the ones to keep and then list the ones to dispose of, so if anyone is interested keep watching.
Keep sailing shipmates, don't worry if I'm not around, I am still here watching and occasionally reading.
Cheers Colin.
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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A little bit more news, I may not spend much time on here for some time to come. A big thank you to all for your messages which have helped me to carry on.
The latest updates on my situation, I'm still driving 154 miles each week day doing the morning and afternoon doing the school runs.
And the rest of my time is caring for my wife, she refuses to give in and tries to be as normal as possible even though the doctors have told us her illnesses are terminal giving her approximately 12 months maximum.
Don't worry about me, I don't give up hope easily. And my wife's resolve helps me cope with knowing what the future holds.
Once again thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Cheers Colin.
The latest updates on my situation, I'm still driving 154 miles each week day doing the morning and afternoon doing the school runs.
And the rest of my time is caring for my wife, she refuses to give in and tries to be as normal as possible even though the doctors have told us her illnesses are terminal giving her approximately 12 months maximum.
Don't worry about me, I don't give up hope easily. And my wife's resolve helps me cope with knowing what the future holds.
Once again thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Cheers Colin.
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Quick update dear friends, my wife is improving daily, started to eat and drink again 3 days ago. Consultant is very pleased with her progress and if she's okay after some final tests and another scan tomorrow then she will be allowed home but have a weekly review at hospital .
Now I might get some sleep tonight, as early start again tomorrow for grandchildren's school run.
Thank you all for your support during this trying time.
Hopefully get back to normal soon, whatever normal is.
Cheers and best wishes to you all, Colin.
Now I might get some sleep tonight, as early start again tomorrow for grandchildren's school run.
Thank you all for your support during this trying time.
Hopefully get back to normal soon, whatever normal is.
Cheers and best wishes to you all, Colin.
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1 year ago by 🇬🇧 Colin H ( Fleet Admiral)
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Steve, I went to my local hobbycraft and had a lesson in using my cricut maker. Found it very useful and helped me .
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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